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Cream of Mushroom Soup

A rich, velvety homemade mushroom soup packed with deep earthy flavor and creamy texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Components
  • 500 g mushrooms sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 4 cups broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
Seasoning
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

  1. Sauté mushrooms in oil and butter until browned, then set aside.
  2. Cook onion and garlic until soft, then stir in flour to form a roux.
  3. Add broth slowly, return mushrooms, simmer, blend if desired, then stir in cream and serve.

Notes

For deeper flavor, use a mix of mushroom varieties. Blend fully for smooth texture or partially for chunkier soup.